...My goal is to guide students toward awareness of how the material is applicable to real-world situations. By focusing on the “why” behind the material, students are able to get a deeper understanding of the material. I have also found that students sometimes have difficulties connecting early c... (read more)
...I have a BA with Honors in Religious Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and my course work included many historical courses. But my personal study of religion goes much deeper than that coursework. As a writer and actor, to me, history is alive and living, and I make it come alive for my students. (read more)
...I once taught chess on a transatlantic cruise ship and have been a chess consultant to director Mike Nichols on one of his movies " Charlie Wilson's War" (2007)I also teach using the computer as a learning tool using chess websites and databases . I practice covid safe procedures and have a covid... (read more)
9 Subjects: includingAlgebra 2,Physics,Algebra 1,Elementary Math
...With over 10 years of tutoring experience, I have helped students improve their ACT Science scores by an average of 5 points. I focus on teaching strategies for quickly interpreting data from charts and graphs, analyzing experimental setups, and understanding scientific hypotheses under the tigh... (read more)
...I take a methodical yet adaptive approach to test-taking, simultaneously emphasizing both subject matter and test-taking strategy. I make an effort to observe students' strengths and weaknesses and target the areas that need the most work. In 2021, I received a score of 339 on the GRE. (read more)